I guess I'll beg to differ about changers, when you consider that one of the best bang for your buck transports ever is a 5 disc Aiwa carousel changer that sold for less than a $100.
There are lots of audiophiles out there who can afford an expensive unit, but still use the Aiwa.
A DVD actually needs a more stable mechanism than a CD, so it may be just fine. There are some tricks to stablize the DVD player further, like putting a 5 lbs bag of sand or shot on top.
But anyway, Duddley is very correct that there are some very nice moderately priced single disc CD player out there currently.
It will come down to your budget. If your budget is small, then a DAC will get you a lot more performance for your $$. If you have a little money to burn, then a single disc player is worth exploring also.
There are lots of audiophiles out there who can afford an expensive unit, but still use the Aiwa.
A DVD actually needs a more stable mechanism than a CD, so it may be just fine. There are some tricks to stablize the DVD player further, like putting a 5 lbs bag of sand or shot on top.
But anyway, Duddley is very correct that there are some very nice moderately priced single disc CD player out there currently.
It will come down to your budget. If your budget is small, then a DAC will get you a lot more performance for your $$. If you have a little money to burn, then a single disc player is worth exploring also.